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Bai Bua Thai Restaurant

22 Woodriff St, Penrith NSW 2750, Australia

Recommended by 51 people

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22 Woodriff St, Penrith NSW 2750, Australia

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+61 2 4722 3114
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bai Bua Thai Restaurant

Tucked off High Street in Penrith, Bai Bua turns out unapologetically punchy Thai cooking with serious speed and generous portions. Regulars lean hard into the midday routine—classic chilli basil chicken, pad Thai, or fragrant green curry, all dished up with crisp spring rolls and flaky curry puffs tucked alongside. The kitchen moves briskly, accommodating walk-ins without fuss while taking dietary tweaks in stride. Coeliacs and gluten-free eaters get rare peace of mind here, with dedicated adaptations across stir-fries and coconut curries that retain every drop of real wok heat.

  • Bargain lunch specials: Midday combos feature mains like chilli basil chicken or pad Thai bundled with curry puffs and spring rolls.
  • Coeliac-safe choices: Extensive gluten-free labeling across curries and stir-fries offers safe dining for coeliac guests.
  • Fast walk-in service: Quick turnaround and easy walk-in seating make group and solo dining effortless.
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Why Diners Choose Bai Bua Thai Restaurant

Authentic Thai cuisine featuring exceptional lunch value, reliable dietary accommodations, and effortless walk-in convenience.

  • Generous Lunch Specials with Included Sides

    Dine-in lunch set deals offer generous main portions paired with complementary entrees like spring rolls and curry puffs at budget-friendly rates.

    For the price, the portions were more than satisfying, and the meal even came with a curry puff and a spring roll.

    Edward

  • Unbeatable Value Across Lunch Offerings

    Takeaway and dine-in midday sets remain exceptionally affordable compared to standard regional dining options.

    Lunch takeaway is only $9.90, the lunch set meal is just $12.50, this is at least half the price of what I usually pay for Thai food in Melbourne.

    Jin XU

  • Reliable Gluten-Free and Coeliac-Safe Dining

    Clear allergy options and coeliac-safe preparation across curries and stir-fries offer complete peace of mind when ordering.

    Really good gluten free menu. Used to come here for the lunch deal all the time on my work break however since moved jobs. But genuinely the best gluten free Thai in the mountains/ Penrith area. Always get my order right and I have never been sick after eating here.

    Lauren Addy

  • Versatile Plant-Based & Dietary Options

    Extensive menu accommodations make ordering stress-free for plant-based eaters and those customizing their spice preference.

    Plenty of vegetarian & vegan options. My favourites are the cashew nut tofu stirfry, and the curry puffs (which are divine!!).

    Chloé Steward

  • Effortless Walk-In Seating on the Go

    Accommodates spontaneous travelers and road-trippers passing through Penrith with immediate seating and fast service.

    Stopped by here on the way home from the blue mountains. They got us a table quickly, despite us not having a reservation.

    Jenny

  • Seamless Group Dining Without Prior Bookings

    Welcomes unplanned large dining parties on short notice with attentive hospitality and prompt table setup.

    Last night with a large group, best seat in the house, we walked in with no booking and the best Thai food I’ve ever had

    Rachel Dimitri

Customer-favourite Thai classics and value-packed lunch specials

  • Curry puffs

    curry puffs (which are divine!!)

    Chloé Steward

  • Spring rolls

    We were delightly surprised with some spring rolls and curry puffs too.

    Leon Chan

  • Pad Thai

    lunch special of Pad Thai and Chilli Basil Chicken

    Leon Chan

  • Chilli Basil Chicken

    chose the lunch special of Pad Thai and Chilli Basil Chicken

    Leon Chan

Before you head over

Helpful pointers for lunch specials, allergen ordering, and walk-in arrivals

  • Opt for Bundled Lunch Specials

    Dine-in and takeaway lunch meal specials offer substantial value, with combo sets including a main paired with a spring roll and curry puff.

  • Select Coeliac and Allergy Modifications

    Ordering channels clearly designate gluten-free choices across curries and stir-fries, with diners noting reliable dietary care.

  • Drop In Without Bookings and Park Nearby

    Walk-in groups and travelers without reservations are accommodated quickly, with ample vehicle parking situated nearby.

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